Measuring tape dispenser with an impact buffer housing and tentative tape halting means

Abstract

A measuring tape dispenser with an impact buffer housing and tentative tape halting device, in which the housing is at least or partially covered with an impact buffer layer formed of an elastic material so as to protect the housing from being deformed or even destroyed. Furthermore, a slip resistant effect and tentative tape halting device is also provided.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A measuring tape dispenser having a measuring tape wound on a reel, the measuring tape having an end portion, the measuring tape dispenser comprising: 
       a) a housing enclosing the reel and measuring tape, the end portion of the measuring tape extending exteriorly of the housing, the housing having a top portion, a bottom portion, and two opposite sides extending between the top and bottom portions, at least one of the sides having an opening therethrough;  
       b) a protective layer of elastic material covering the top portion and at least a portion of one side from the top portion to the bottom portion so as to cover the opening in the side; and,  
       c) a push button formed integrally with the protective layer and located so as to extend through the opening in the side, the push button having a protuberance extending therefrom such that when the push button is pressed, the protuberance contacts a side of the reel to prevent winding of the measuring tape thereon, a cross-sectional dimension of the protuberance being smaller than a cross-sectional dimension of the push button.